English Teacher (£45,000 - £53,992)

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding secondary school in Croydon is seeking a passionate English Teacher to join their successful department. This full-time, permanent role involves teaching Key Stages 3 and 4, with the potential for Key Stage 5. The school is committed to high literacy standards and excellent student progress. You will plan engaging lessons, develop core literacy skills, and collaborate with colleagues. The school offers a supportive environment, excellent resources, and a competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in Croydon, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Professional Development

Excellent Resources

Supportive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Qualified English Teacher with QTS and a degree in English or related subject.
• Proven experience teaching English at the secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that inspire a love of language.
• Assess student progress and provide effective feedback.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Literacy Development

Curriculum Planning

Education

Degree in English Literature

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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An Outstanding Ofsted-rated secondary school in the London Borough of Croydon requires a dedicated and passionate English Teacher to join their highly successful English department from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent position teaching Key Stages 3 and 4 (with potential for Key Stage 5). The school is deeply committed to fostering high standards of literacy and achieving excellent student progress.

Responsibilities:

The appointed English Teacher will plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the requirements of the National Curriculum and inspire a love of language and literature. You will be responsible for developing students' core literacy skills – reading, writing, speaking, and listening – across a range of texts and genres. Assessing student progress accurately, providing effective feedback, and collaborating with colleagues within the English team are key expectations for this English Teacher role. We need an excellent English Teacher.

Requirements:

Candidates must be a qualified English Teacher (QTS) with a degree in English Literature, English Language, or a closely related subject. Proven experience teaching English at the secondary level is essential. Strong classroom management skills, excellent communication, and the ability to motivate and inspire students are required.

The School Offers:

This Outstanding school provides a supportive and collaborative working environment within a thriving department. You will have access to excellent resources and benefit from a strong focus on professional development. The school offers a competitive salary on the MPS/UPS scale (Outer London weighting). A TLR may be available for a suitably experienced candidate. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented English Teacher.

If you are an English Teacher enthusiastic about joining a successful department and making a difference in Croydon from September 2025, please apply.